The state education department is giving local school systems the option to change their COVID quarantine policy. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says instead of mandatory quarantine for students defined as close contact, school systems can allow parents to decide if their child should stay at home in close contact situations…
cut 11 (12) “…away from their friends”
But L-D-H released a statement expressing concern for changing this policy.

A Baton Rouge mother who told authorities that her two-year-old daughter went missing from their apartment last week is now facing second-degree murder charges. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul says 24-year-old Lanaya Cardwell and her 30-year-old boyfriend have been charged with second-degree murder…
cut 15 (08) “…coroner’s Office”
A police report says the child died from injuries sustained after she was punched that resulted in her falling on her head.

The U-S House is expected to vote on the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill today. Brooke Thorington has more from two of the state’s congressional members.
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services says they’ve received federal approval to extend its Hurricane Ida disaster food stamp operation program by three days due to the large volume of applicants. The application period was scheduled to end October 9th, but has been extended until October 13.